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Christian Schwendimann[1, 2]

Male 1812 - 1889  (76 years)


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  • Name Christian Schwendimann 
    Born 15 Oct 1812  , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 19 Oct 1812  , Canton Berne, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57718977 
    Occupation 1851  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    farmer 
    Immigration 1857  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Occupation 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Calvinist 
    Residence 1869  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Reformed C. 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-12377 
    Died 2 May 1889  Near Fisher's Mills, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13] 
    Cause: paralysis (6 weeks) 
    Buried Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 11] 
    Person ID I12377  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family Anna Künzig,   b. 2 Sep 1817, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 1897, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Schwendiman,   b. 20 Aug 1841, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1925, Clifford Village, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     2. John Schwendimann,   b. CALC 14 Sep 1842, of, Peel Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1883, , Peel Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 40 years)
     3. Anna Schwendimann,   b. 14 Mar 1844, Pohlern, Canton Bern, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     4. Susannah Schwendimann,   b. 8 Jun 1845, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
     5. Catherine Schwendimann,   b. 6 May 1846, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1933, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     6. Albertina Schwendimann,   b. 24 Dec 1849, Pohlern, Canton Bern, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1941  (Age 91 years)
     7. John Schwindemann,   b. 21 Mar 1852, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Frederick William Schwendiman,   b. 23 Mar 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F3441  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mr. Christian Schwendimann died last Thursday , May 2, 1889, in Waterloo Township, near Fischer's Mill, of progressive paralysis, at the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 13 days. Very many friends and acquaintances from near and far attended the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon, thereby making known their respect for the deceased, and their sympathy with the suffering of the family. Pastor Wurster of Preston, the former pastor and a friend of the family, conducted the service in German and English.

      The deceased was a native of Canton Bern, Switzerland, and had been married for almost 49 years to Anna Künzig, with whom he lived happily and peacefully, and founded an orderly household. Of this marriage, 9 children (3 sons and 6 daughters) , of whom 2 died in the old fatherland, were born. In the year 1857, he emigrated to America with his family, and settled in this district, to found a new homestead. Through the appropriate application of his extensive talents and general aptitudes, through his energetic determination and his orderly family life, he succeeded with the cooperation of his industrious wife and his well-brought-up children, in transforming a wretched land-hold-ing into a 1st-class farm. As long as he lived there, he was a member of the Schantz congregation, which Pastor Wurster served for many years.

      After several of the children had grown and acquired their own households, he and his life's companion began to long to retire to a peaceful life, after all their restless activity. He consequently sold the farm and settled near Fischer's Mill, to spend the evening of his life in seclusion from all public activity and to devote himself to lighter activities, and especially to reading.

      God's benevolence granted him a healthy, robust body, good spiritual gifts, success in his undertakings and a long, happy life. Six weeks ago, he suffered an attack of apoplexy, and since then has suffered from paralysis of his limbs, until finally, the angel of death sent for him. He leaves behind his aged, almost blind wife, 1 son, 5 daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 2 sisters in Switzerland. The oldest son died several years ago near Elmira, and 1 daughter is still at home, to devote herself to the care of her mother. J.W.

      Berliner Journal 9 May 1889 pg 5

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      News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 9 May 1889.
      May 2, 1889 Christian Schwendimann died near Fischer's Mills at age of 76 years, 6 months & 13 days. (see p. 5 for lengthy obit)

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Abram Glick Born: Preston Age: 21 Father: Jacob Glick Mother: Catharine Glick Born: abt 1848 Spouse: Annie Schwendimann Age: 25 born: Pohlern Canton Bern Switzerland Father: Christian Schwendimann Mother: Annie Schwendimann married 5 Sep 1869, Waterloo Township

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012796-73.
      Benjamin Tuck, 30, occ. Farmer, b. Waterloo Twp, res. Waterloo Twp, son of John and Sarah married Catherine Schwendimann, 27, b. Canton Bern Switzerland, res. Waterloo Twp, daughter of Christian and Anna, witnessed by: Charles Tuck and Susanne Schwendimann both of Waterloo Twp, 18 November 1873 in Preston

    3. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 1 Pg 39.

    4. [S163] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Wanner Mennonite CC#6479 (formerly Waterloo Township).
      In memory of / Christian Schwendimann / died May 21,1889 / aged 76 years 6 mo's / & 13 days / He loved the truth wherever found / on heathen or on Christian ground

    5. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration, 18245-1889 Christian Schwinderman.

    6. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 17.

    7. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 2 Page 10.

    8. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), Obituary of Christian Schwendimann - 9 May 1889.

    9. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), Obituary of Christian Schwendimann - 9 May 1889 pg 5.

    10. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 9 May 1889.
      May 2, 1889 Christian Schwendimann died near Fischer's Mills at age of 76 years, 6 months & 13 days. (see p. 5 for lengthy obit)

    11. [S2588] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Wanner Cemetery Internet Link.
      John RABE/ Born/ Oct. 8, 1836/ died/ May 11, 1917/ Aged 80 yrs. 7 m. 3 d./ Maria D.A.F./ Ehefrau von/ Johan RABE/ Geb. 21 Jan. 1834/ Gest. 8 Aug. 1907/ Im alter von/ 73 Jah. 6 Mo./ u 18 Ta./ [verse]/ [A] Mother

    12. [S894] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861, Sect. 9 Page 61.

    13. [S2491] aaa Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 018245 (1889).
      Name:Christian Schwindeman Gender:Male Age:76 Birth Date:abt 1813 Birth Place:Switzerland Death Date:3 May 1889 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Oct 1812 - , Switzerland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1851 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1857 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Calvinist - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1869 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Reformed C. - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: paralysis (6 weeks) - 2 May 1889 - Near Fisher's Mills, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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